Watchdog Report: No Federal Incitement, FBI Lapses in Jan. 6 Intel Gathering
TL;DR
An independent probe by Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz found no evidence that federal agents incited the January 6 Capitol attack, countering claims by far-right figures that the FBI was involved. The report confirmed the presence of 26 FBI informants in Washington, D.C., but none were instructed to join the assault or encourage illegal activity. The FBI was criticized for not properly canvassing field offices for intelligence prior to the attack, but the report noted the bureau took significant steps in preparation for January 6.
- Probe finds no evidence feds were involved in inciting Jan. 6 attack ABC News
- DOJ IG reveals number of FBI confidential sources on the ground during Jan 6 Fox News
- No undercover FBI agents were at the January 6 US Capitol riot, watchdog reports CNN
- The FBI should have done more to collect intelligence before the Capitol riot, watchdog finds The Associated Press
- FBI missed 'basic step' when gathering intel in the lead-up to Jan. 6, DOJ watchdog finds NBC News
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